Performance Talk

Join Dr. Ewell Gordon as he delves into the dynamic world of sports performance, where medicine, athletics, and personal growth intersect. In this episode, Dr. Christle Guevarra shares her inspiring journey from aspiring athlete to a leading expert in sports medicine, strength conditioning, and nutrition recovery—shaped by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Takeaways: Dr. Guevarra’s dive...

Join hosts Dr. Ewell Gordon as he dives into a fascinating conversation with expert trainer Dean Somerset. Discover the nuances of post-rehab training, where medical discharge meets athletic ambition. Dean shares his journey from being an injury-prone athlete to becoming a sought-after kinesiologist specializing in bridging the gap between physiotherapy and effective training. Key Takeaways: - The...

Episode Overview Join host Dr. Ewell Gordon on this episode of Performance Talk as he welcomes guest, Dr. Steve Nightingale, a sports scientist and performance coach with the NHL's New Jersey Devils. Key Topics Discussed: Steve’s Journey: From being a passionate but not-so-great ice hockey player in England to becoming a performance coach for various international teams. Breaking into Sports Scien...

Key Topics Discussed Introduction to Sports Psychology Dr. Perlus helps athletes focus mentally ("from the neck up") to improve physical performance. Embracing Pressure and Anxiety Athletes often revert to old habits under pressure. Importance of embracing rather than avoiding pressure as it signifies care, belief, and energy. Trusting Training Over Time Encouragement from high-profile examples li...

Learn the secrets of sports performance with renowned sports scientist Dr. Tim Gabbett on this episode of Performance Talk with Ewell and Chris. In this episode, the hosts and guest delve into cutting-edge insights on training loads, injury prevention, and athlete resilience. Tim shares his journey from a young athlete to a leading consultant for high-performance teams worldwide. He discusses the...

In this episode, hosts Dr. Ewell Gordon and Chris Costas have a conversation with Dr. Ian Wright, Medical Director for the 15th Medical Group in Hawaii. Discover how he merges strength conditioning with physical therapy to prepare airmen for deployment. Explore the unique demands of military readiness versus athletic challenges and learn about Ian's innovative bridge program that combines rehabili...

Join co-hosts Dr. Ewell Gordon and Chris Costa for an engaging discussion with Dr. Brent Hogarth, a clinical psychologist focusing on flow states in sports and business environments. In this episode, listeners will explore the impact of mindset on performance across various domains such as athletics, corporate settings, and personal growth. Key Topics Discussed: Dr. Brent's Journey: From a turbule...

In this end of year roundtable discussion on Sports Science, Ewell and Chris explore groundbreaking insights and debunk myths in athlete performance testing. Discover how traditional methods are being re-evaluated, why old concepts are resurfacing with new names, and the pivotal role of effective communication in coaching. Key Takeaways: - Understanding that less data can often lead to more accura...

In this year end roundtable discussion, the panel discusses: - The impact of leadership skills and interdisciplinary collaboration on athlete performance. - Innovative programs like "Eat to Win" that empower young athletes with essential life skills. - Cutting-edge research on muscle mechanics, biological sex differences, and neuromodulation techniques.

In this episode, Ewell and Chris discuss with the roundtable, the essence of sports psychology -its role in enhancing both clinical and performance aspects across various domains—from elite athletes to everyday performers. Discover how confidence fluctuates and why embracing adversity is crucial for success. Key Takeaways: - Understand the holistic approach to optimizing human performance. - Learn...

Higher education professional with experiences in teaching, athletics, strength and conditioning, academic advising, disease state management, and performance consulting. As an exercise science leader, I strive to support students through providing learning and experiential opportunities that cultivate their transferrable skills needed in today’s dynamic healthcare and sport performance environmen...

David Durand is a sports performance and psychology coach. His background and training is in clinical psychology, while he also has a strength and conditioning certification from the NSCA and a mental performance consultant certification from the AASP. His business, Real Development LLC, offers sports training services that combine mental, physical, and skill development for athletes. David focuse...

Troy Taylor is an internationally renowned human performance leader, with extensive experience developing and leading world class, multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively to connect high level strategic insights to operational execution. Troy is currently the Senior Director, Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy leads a department established to drive evidence-based fitness and human...

Associate Professor Stephen Bird is an international award-winning performance scientist, researcher, and speaker with expertise in athlete preparation, strength and conditioning, and sport science. Stephen holds a Ph. D. in Exercise Physiology, an Honours research degree in Chronobiology and a Bachelor degree in Human Movement. His works in the area spanning more than 20 years, with an extensive...

Dr. Suchomel started working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences in the Fall of 2016. He is originally from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition and Director of the Sports Science Master's Program at the University of Pittsburgh.

Director of Sport Science at Ultimate Fighting Championship A PHD IN PHYSIOLOGY WITH 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND INNOVATION IN SPORTS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE. LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT • 20+ years experience in team leadership roles in sport science, technology, and professional sports. • Founder of Research Institute of Sports for Olympic-level athletes. • Launched 15 research labs and...

Responsible for the strategy, management, and delivery of a world-class high-performance program, encompassing sport science, sports medicine, performance analysis, S&C & nutrition: • Strategic alignment of staffing roles & responsibilities with strengths & growth potential of staff to best leverage their expertise. Cultivated a culture of collaborative and player-centered working in High Performa...

Director of Strength & Conditioning for the UFC Performance Institute’s in Las Vegas and Shanghai, China. Currently the global Director of Strength & Conditioning for the UFC Performance Institute & owner/operator of GCP Fitness. Previously he led the UFC PI in Shanghai, China which is the first ever elite academy program in Mixed Martial Arts. This involved the optimisation of physical capacities...

Consulting Sports RD for the WNBA New York Liberty, previously served as Sports RD for the Miami Dolphins, UNC Chapel Hill, St. John’s University (NY), passionate about performance nutrition for athletes and active individuals Committed to the education and growth of nutrition professionals- CPSDA SNIP Program, BWH Dietetic Internship, Boston University Adjunct Professor

Currently certified as Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Assosciation, by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)...

2024 Can Fit Pro Specialty presenter of the year 2020 IDEA personal trainer of the year ACSM NASM FAFS NPCP ACE has been in the industry for over 3 decades. 2007 Fitness commercial of the year Bender Method of Core training creator of the Bender Ball. Author of Vital Core Training Director of Ageless Training Academy specializing in functional longevity training for all ages and abilities Leslee h...

Working in a Sports and as a Sports Medicine Doctor challenges , demands, pressure ethics, expectations etc... Life look so flattering from a distance but reality is not as easy and cool as it seems.

Performance Psychologist, Speaker and Author who brings energy and a performance improving message to every engagement. A specialist in removing the personal obstacles to excellence. Background: Fellow and Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and listed in the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Extensive experience...

Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Strong research professional skilled in Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Lecturing, Athletics, and Instructional Design.

 CEO and Co-Founder of Kinetisense, a patented markerless motion capture technology that is solving some of the largest problems in the clinical, employee wellness, and fitness industries. Kinetisense has been translated into 7 different languages and is being used globally as an accurate and objective human movement analysis system. Kinetisense is an international award-winning system that has be...